National Qigong Association

What National Qigong Association does

The National Qigong Association (NQA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. It is the longest-standing U.S. membership organization dedicated to Qigong, serving individual practitioners, teachers, and experienced instructors through a tiered membership structure (General, Practitioner, Professional, plus an Organization tier for businesses). Core programming centers on community connection and education rather than technology, including monthly online Qi Talks conversations launched in 2013, complementary monthly Syner-Qi guided practice sessions, a searchable Teacher Directory, certification pathways, and an annual in-person conference (the 2026 edition in Denver marks the 30th anniversary).

The organization's business model is community-led and member-supported. Revenue is derived from recurring individual and organizational membership dues, annual conference registration fees ($250 day passes, $450 member full passes, $500 non-member full passes), and conference program advertising sold in tiered sizes ($50–$200). Distribution is a hybrid of free online programming (Qi Talks, Syner-Qi via Zoom), directory-driven referrals, social media on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok, and an annual in-person event. The operating team is small (1–10 employees), with named leadership including Chair Emeritus Francesco Garri Garripoli, co-founder Roger Jahnke, founder Damaris Jarboux, and Qi Talks founder and host Vicki Dello Joio.

There is no proprietary technology stack, AI/ML capability, mobile app, or external funding. The operating footprint is concentrated in the United States, with global online reach via virtual programming. The organization operates independently with no parent company, no institutional investors, and no disclosed subsidiaries or M&A history.

Name

National Qigong Association

Legal name

National Qigong Association

Website

https://nqa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Qigong Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, operating as the longest-standing U.S. membership organization for Qigong practitioners, teachers, and instructors through tiered memberships, monthly online programming, an annual conference, and a teacher directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Annual membership dues providing access to community resources, Qi Talks, Syner-Qi sessions, directory listing, and member-only pricing for events and conferences.
2. Annual Conference Registration: Revenue from conference attendance including member ($450) and non-member ($500) full conference passes, and day passes ($250).
3. Conference Program Advertising: Revenue from advertising in the annual conference program, with pricing tiers from business card ($50) to full page ($200).
4. Organization Membership: Annual organizational membership providing vendor table at conference, logo placement, directory placement, and newsletter advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The National Qigong Association (NQA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that sells individual memberships (General, Practitioner, and Professional tiers), organization memberships for businesses, a Teacher Directory, monthly online programming (Qi Talks conversations and Syner-Qi practice sessions), and registration for an Annual Conference. The core deliverable is community membership services for Qigong students, teachers, and instructor organizations in the United States.

Product overview

The National Qigong Association operates as a membership-based community organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. Core offerings include Qi Talks (monthly online conversations), Syner-Qi (monthly guided practice sessions), and the Annual Conference. Membership programs provide tiered access (General, Practitioner, Professional) along with a business-focused Organization Membership tier. The organization also maintains a Teacher Directory and offers conference advertising opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership (General, Practitioner, Professional tiers) Annual membership providing tiered access to NQA community resources, Qi Talks, Syner-Qi sessions, Teacher Directory listing, member-only pricing for events, and certification pathways for Qigong students and teachers.
• Organization Membership Annual organizational membership for businesses and Qigong-related organizations, providing vendor table at the Annual Conference, logo placement, directory placement, newsletter advertising, and ongoing alignment benefits.
• Qi Talks Free monthly online gathering hosted by Vicki Dello Joio featuring different Qigong practitioners each month, covering topics related to Qigong and the energetic arts; open to anyone interested.
• Syner-Qi Monthly online guided Qigong practice session that complements Qi Talks, providing live practice with featured instructors on the Sunday afternoon after each Qi Talk, with recordings archived for members.
• Annual Conference Annual 3-day in-person conference bringing together Qigong practitioners, teachers, and leaders for workshops, presentations, and networking; 2026 event held at Asterisk in Denver.
• Teacher Directory Online searchable directory of NQA-certified Qigong teachers and practitioners, allowing users to find qualified instructors in their area; premier placement available for organizational members.
• Conference Program Advertising Advertising placement in the official NQA Annual Conference program, available in multiple sizes: Full Page ($200), Half Page ($100), Quarter Page ($75), and Business Card ($50).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Asterisk (Conference Venue)minorOthersConference venue partner for the 2026 Annual Conference, located at 1075 Park Ave West, Denver, CO 80205. All sessions will take place in this shared space.
• Hampton Inn by Hilton (Partner Hotel)minorOthersPartner hotel for the 2026 Annual Conference, offering discounted rates for attendees. Located at 1845 Sherman Street, Denver.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Yoga Alliance: The largest professional membership and teacher-credentialing organization for yoga in the US, operating an analogous membership-tier and registry model for yoga instructors — the closest structural analog to NQA for the Qigong community.
• Tai Chi Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to teaching Tai Chi and Qigong, with instructor training programs and community events — directly comparable educational/community programming for mind-body movement practitioners.
• American Tai Chi & Qigong Association: National nonprofit promoting Tai Chi and Qigong practice through instructor resources and community programming — a directly comparable association model in the adjacent Tai Chi discipline.
• Qigong Institute: A Qigong-focused nonprofit dedicated to research, education, and promotion of Qigong, chaired by Francesco Garri Garripoli (also Chair Emeritus of NQA); directly comparable mission and overlapping leadership make it the most adjacent peer.
• Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC): Founder-led teacher training institute run by Roger Jahnke (NQA co-founder) that has trained ~500 teachers and ~1,000 practice leaders; a directly comparable instructor-training and credentialing peer.
• World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: A global awareness event and supporting organization for Tai Chi and Qigong; shares the same practitioner community and complementary education/promotion mission.
• International Qigong & Tai Chi Association: Membership organization offering instructor certification and continuing education for Qigong and Tai Chi teachers globally — competes with NQA for the same instructor credentialing market.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT): Larger, established professional association for yoga therapy with accreditation, conferences, and member directories — closely mirrors NQA's membership and professional-development structure in a larger adjacent category.

Others

• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): US federal agency funding and disseminating research on complementary and integrative health practices including Qigong; a thematic authority and ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but shapes public legitimacy of the practice.

Emerging players

• Wellness Warriors Collective (example emerging wellness membership org): Emerging digital-first wellness membership communities offering online events, directories, and certification for holistic practices — represents the digital-native model that could eventually disrupt traditional association structures like NQA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nationalqigong
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCngT_v2ouMiyoQcTaLY0Pgg
• Facebookfacebook.com/National.Qigong.Association
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalqigongassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-qigong-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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